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Hometown Stories

Hometown Stories Episode 24: Lighter Fare, Mrs. Claus Lives in Virginia

Dec 21, 2021

Yes Virginia, there is a Mrs. Claus. And she lives in Roanoke, Virginia. In this episode of Lighter Fare, we introduce you to our Mrs. Claus and take you to her workshop, where magic, love, and memory make a WDBJ7 tradition sweet each year.

Hometown Stories Episode 23: Afghan Refugee Resettlement

Dec 16, 2021

It's been several months since Afghans started fleeing their home country after Taliban takeover.

Close to 90 of them have found a new home in southwest Virginia. What's the transition been like? And what challenges do the refugees face, as even more are expected to arrive?

In this episode of Hometown Stories, we're...

Hometown Stories Episode 22: An organ transplant in Lexington, Virginia

Dec 7, 2021

All the way from Quebec, a special delivery to historic Lexington, Virginia takes precise and detailed work to get just right.

But when ready, it’s set to infuse fresh life to the community in a very special way. In this episode of Hometown Stories, reporter Bruce Young brings us to a place where the seemingly mundane...